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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

KCKCC to host Workplace-Kansas City Job Fair

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- Looking for a job? Then mark your calendars for the 2014 Workplace-Kansas City Job Fair at Kansas City Kansas Community College.

The fair is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 16 in the KCKCC Field House, 7250 State Ave. The event is free and open to the public.

“The goal of the job fair is to connect employers who are hiring with students and community residents that are looking for employment,” said Linda Wyatt, director of career planning and placement at KCKCC.

The list of employers includes:

Aerotek

AT-Tech Technical Staffing

Alenco Inc.

Cerner Corporation

Coca Cola Refreshments

Deffenbaugh Industries, Inc.

DeVry University

Economic Opportunity Foundation

Fed Ex Ground

Frito Lay

Gear For Sports

Girl Scouts of NE KS & NW MO

Hollywood Casino

KCKCC-TEC

Kansas City Board of Public Utilities

KCMO Police Department

Kansas National Guard

Liquid Education

Long Motor Corporation

Mosaic

North Kansas City Hospital

Olathe Kansas Police Dept.

PACES

Pipefitters Local Union

Primerica Financial Services

Quintiles Phase I Services

7th Street Casino

Schlitterbahn Waterpark

Sheraton & Westin KC Crown Center

State Street Corporation

Swope Health Services

TJ Maxx

The Forum at Overland Park

The University of Kansas Hospital

Truman Medical Center

Unified Government of KCK/WYCO

UPS

Workforce Partnership

“A job fair gives the job seeker an opportunity to talk to many employers who are hiring at one time,” Wyatt said. “It also allows the job seeker to make contacts that can be followed up on and that can lead to employment.”

Participants should dress professionally and have resumes on hand. They will have the opportunity to visit with all of the area employers as well as fill out job applications. The job fair is sponsored by the Career Center and KCKCC.